2022 Audi S3 S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,386 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi S3 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,386

MOT tests analysed

7.7%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Audi S3 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.8%	80
2	Visibility	1.1%	15
3	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	13
4	Emissions & environmental	0.7%	10
5	Other defects	0.4%	5
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Audi S3 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	30
2	Headlamp aim	12
3	Washers	10
4	Catalyst emissions	8
5	Registration plates	7
6	Wipers	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi S3 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.7%	259
2	Brakes	6.5%	90
3	Other defects	3.3%	45
4	Visibility	2.9%	40
5	Emissions & environmental	1.1%	15
6	Suspension	0.5%	7

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 S3 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,078	7.0%
30-60k	294	8.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 S3 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	61	1.6%
2025	1,325	8.0%

What to check before buying a 2022 S3 S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi S3 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Audi S3 S-As pass their MOT?

92.3% of the 1,386 2022 Audi S3 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi S3 S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by visibility (1.1%).

Does the 2022 S3 S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,386 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.